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Along with the growth of material handling equipment, there has been a wide range of equipment such as battery-operated equipment to diesels, gasoline or propane-powered in capacities of less than 2,500 pounds to over 100,000 pounds. The more technology progresses, the more important it is for professional operation of the equipment. In this program we will discuss the government rules on mandatory training specific to the equipment being operated.Course Outline:
- Rules and Certifications
- Certification
- Types of Equipment
- Engineering Principles
- Automobiles and Forklifts
- Fulcrum Principle
- Forklift Data Plate
- Attachments
- Load Center
- Center of Gravity
- Technical Terminology
- Operator Responsibility
- Operating Rules
- Speeding
- Riders
- Seat Belts and Turn Overs
- Raised Loads
- Steering - Operating Surfaces
- Docks and Ramps
- Braking and Parking
- Pedestrians
- Forklift Maintenance
- Summary
